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Scene of the Dead: Black Lipstick and Recycling

You can read a fantastic history of black lipstick here, that addresses its origins from Pharaoh’s Egypt through Maori culture and Hollywood’s genesis, to the early Punk and Goth scenes where it gained a foothold as a staple of appearance … Continue reading

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World Goth Day 2015 – Sun and Social Media

It’s quite bright here in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where The Blogging Goth is keeping an eye on Facebook and Twitter and watching as the Goth community comes together to celebrate – even more than on Halloween! We’ve covered World Goth Day before … Continue reading

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This Is The Week That Will Be

Happy Friday, everyone. Next week will be a full one, so make sure you’re following us on social media as we try and bring you a little closer to the events. First off, we’ve finally confirmed transport and accommodation and … Continue reading

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Documentary Makers seek Goth Parents

The vague sense of bafflement that the rest of the country holds for the enduring nature of the Goth subculture seems equally long-lived. An independant documentary company is working with Channel Four to produce a programme looking at the differences between parents and children in British family units. They’d love to include a family with Goth parents and definitively not Goth children! Continue reading

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“The Art of Gothic” by Natasha Scharf – Review

When I first heard about The Art of Gothic, the new book from author, journalist, DJ and all-round raconteur Natasha Scharf, I was expected some slim volume of familiar faces and photos. Perhaps something suitable for casually leaving on coffee table, … Continue reading

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